Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer
- Professional gym-quality recumbent exercise bike for the home
- Smooth, quiet eddy current system with 20 levels of resistance and up to 750 watts
- Large multi-colored LED console; 10 programs including 2 heart rate
- Integrated cooling fan, oversized foot pedals, mesh seat back
- Measures 51 x 26 x 48 inches; 300 pound maximum capacity
Amazon.com Product Description
Get an energizing cardiovascular workout in your own home with the professional gym-quality Spirit XR425 recumbent exercise bike. The smooth natural motion is provided by a whisper quiet eddy current system that can achieve up to 120 RPM and 750 watts of power. The combination of a heavy flywheel (24 pounds) and high gear ratio results in an extremely smooth feel with plenty of resistance (20 levels) at the top end for a challenging workout.
The custom oversized foot pedals have a durable foam cushioning for a comfortable workout. These unique pedals were designed in collaboratino with a leading exercise physiologist to provide the most comfortable ride available. The Q-factor, or distance between the left and right pedals, is the smalles in the industry, resulting in better alignment from the feet to the hips to help reduce stress on your joints. The wide seat is supplemented with a mesh seat back.
The easy-to-use electronic console includes quick start and one-button programming features along with a built-in fan to keep you cool. The large 8 x 20, multi-colored LED console has a 12-character message window, heart rate percentage graph, and display windows for time, distance, calories/weight, speed/RPM, level, watts, laps, and heart rate. It includes 10 programs.
The Spirit XR425′s console. |
Specifications:
- Resistance mechanism: Eddy current
- Speed: 0 to 120 RPM
- Wattage: 0 to 750
- Resistance levels: 20
- Flywheel size: 24 pounds
- Seat: Mesh back
- Hand grip pulse: Yes
- HR control: Yes
- HR autopilot: No
- Programs: 6 standard, 2 user defined, 2 heart rate
- Integrated fan: Yes
- Water bottle holders: Yes
- Dimensions: 51 x 26 x 48 inches
- Maximum weight capacity: 300 pounds
Manufacturer’s Warranty
Lifetime on frame and brake, 5 years on parts and electronics, 1 year on labor
About Recumbent Exercise Bikes
Despite the competition from trendy new fitness inventions, exercise bikes continue to be popular options for home exercise. They offer the same aerobic benefits of riding a bicycle at any time, in any weather, without leaving the comfort and safety of home. Exercise bikes don’t take up much space, require little or no balance or coordination, and can provide an effective workout for all levels of users, from beginners to serious competitors. While the same could be said for a number of other types of home fitness equipment, the exercise bike is one of the few that allows you to watch television or read a magazine while you work out.
The term recumbent literally means “lying down.” Exercising in a recumbent or reclining position allows the user to have full ergonomic back support, without causing strain on the arms, neck and shoulders, all of which can be common effects of using an upright bicycle. For many people, having convenient access to quality exercise equipment is critical to sticking with a long-term exercise program.
Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer
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Spirit XR425 Recumbent Exercise Bike Trainer This is easy to assemble if you have two handyman; one to read the instructions, and one to assemble. The displays are confusing, and I couldn’t get the heart monitor to work; gave up after 20 minutes, I have used it for only about 6 minutes. I haven’t exercised for several months, so after the short time at level 5 (low) I was breathing hard.
Rating: 3 / 6
Great Bike. We have been using it a lot. Love the great selections of levels and types for different exercise needs/wants.
The only reason I didn’t give it a five star is because is was darn difficult to assemble.
Rating: 4 / 6
The other reviewers have covered the technical aspects – this is a terrific bike, WHEN IT IS WORKING. The problem is that the electrical plug is very sensitive and the internal prong on my bike has detached _three_ times (despite my significant efforts to protect it after the first incident), making the bike inoperable. The first two times I called for service it was covered. But once a year is up, Spirit refuses to cover the cost of labor to fix this RECURRING problem, even though my first two calls were made within the warranty period. If this bike was an automobile, it would be covered by most states’ lemon laws and subject to return for a refund or replacement. All I requested of Spirit was consideration that this was a followup to fix a recurring problem and they would hear nothing of it.
So as I said, it’s a great bike when it is working. But it’s going to cost me over a hundred bucks to cover this problem and who knows how many times that may be during the life of the bike.
My advice is to get an extended warranty, or choose a bike whose manufacturer stands behind its product!
Rating: 2 / 6
Saw a review of this bike in Consumer’s Reports which gave it a Best Buy recommendation – we are VERY pleased with the bike and glad we bought this particular make and model.
Rating: 5 / 6
I purchased this bike only because my bad ankles necessitated that I give up the impact of the treadmill I have used regularly for many years. None of the other product reviews discussed the bicycle’s quality, solidity or dependability, which were my main concerns as I must exercise daily or die.
Assembly was easy and took me approx 3 hours including unpacking. But I’m almost 80 and not very fast anymore. The parts were individually packaged and cross-referenced to each step in the printed instructions. The components all seem to be well made and fit nicely together. The feel of the unit in motion is smooth, quiet and solid. I’ve had it for only one week so can’t comment on durability but am encouraged by what seems to be good quality construction.
The electronic programs were of no interest to me as I use the bike only in manual mode. The only gizmo of interest to me was the pulse readout display. It doesn’t work. The readings bounce around wildly with hands on or off the grip’s sensor. I would otherwise have given the unit a 5-star rating.
Rating: 4 / 6